Young Americans are increasingly adopting Chinese cultural habits in a trend called "Chinamaxxing," driven by social media influencers and geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Chinamaxxing' your health: America's obsession with Chinese medicine is taking over TikTok
Traditional Chinese medicine practices like drinking hot water and consuming specific herbal remedies have gained popularity among American social media creators and audiences, driven by distrust in Western institutions and a cultural trend called Chinamaxxing.
Hot water, boiled apples, and Qigong: Why some Americans are going all in on 'Chinamaxxing'
American TikTok users are adopting Chinese lifestyle habits and traditions in a trend called 'Chinamaxxing,' reflecting China's growing soft power influence among Western youth.